M4.3 earthquake: Sicily, Italy
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Sicily, Italy on September 19, 2026. It was recorded at 10:55 PM GMT+2 at a depth of 263 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.3
Mb · Light
Depth
263 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
08:55:31 PM
September 19, 2026
Local time
10:55 PM
September 19, 2026 · GMT+2
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 91 km from Messina.
- Messina · 91 km NW
- Reggio di Calabria · 103 km NW
- Catania · 145 km N
- Palermo · 149 km NE
- Catanzaro · 153 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.9.
Because this earthquake is more than 30 days old, only significant earthquakes from our archive are counted.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 361 km | Sicily, Italy | 24 km | EMSC |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 43 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.2 earthquake on June 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 19, 2026 earthquake near Sicily, Italy?
The earthquake occurred near Sicily, Italy at 38.794° N, 14.834° E, at a depth of 263 km. The nearest town was Messina, about 91 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Sicily, Italy?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Mb 4.3 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Sicily, Italy?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.9.